Naust-görð

Old Norse Dictionary - naust-görð

Meaning of Old Norse word "naust-görð" (or naust-gǫrð) in English.

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

naust-görð (naust-gǫrð): f. ‘naust-making,’ N. G. L. i. 101, Pm. 7, Vm. 14.

Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, naust-görð may be more accurately written as naust-gǫrð.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚾᛅᚢᛋᛏ-ᚴᚢᚱᚦ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

L.: Linnæus.

m.: masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

Pm.: Pétrs-máldagi. (J. I.)

Vm.: Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)

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